Thursday

12-03-2026 Vol 19

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Top Johnson aide pleads not guilty to DUI charge

Speaker Mike Johnson’s chief of staff pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he drove under the influence and operated a vehicle while impaired on the night of President...

Senate panel advances Trump’s picks for Wall Street and banking regulators

The Senate Banking Committee on Thursday approved President Donald Trump’s pick for a new top Wall Street regulator and other key financial nominees who will help carry out his...

Pappas launches bid for Shaheen’s Senate seat in New Hampshire

Democratic Rep. Chris Pappas has launched his campaign to succeed retiring Democratic Sen. Jeanne Shaheen in New Hampshire as the party looks to defend her seat in the blue-leaning...

JD Vance suggests he could run for president in 2028 — but only after consulting with Trump

Vice President JD Vance suggested Thursday he could run for president in 2028 if he delivers as VP -- and only after he consults with President Trump about it....

Elon Musk to remain ‘friend and adviser’ to Trump admin after DOGE stint is finished, JD Vance says

Elon Musk will continue to be a "friend and advisor" to the Trump administration -- even after his stint at DOGE is up, Vice President JD Vance said Thursday....

JD Vance acknowledges short-term pain Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ tariffs could have, insists US needed ‘big change’

"Yes, this is a big change. I'm not going to shy away from it, but we needed a big change," the vice president said. "Yes, this is a big...

Capitol agenda: What’s next in the GOP budget saga

Senate Republicans have a new budget blueprint to jump-start President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda, and Majority Leader John Thune wants to adopt it by Saturday. It’s looking like he’ll...

House proxy-voting mess threatens to jam up the GOP agenda

Speaker Mike Johnson showed no signs of backing away from a fight with fellow Republicans that has frozen legislative business.

Trump invites president of El Salvador to White House: ‘Your support of my efforts to combat illegal immigration is greatly appreciated’ 

Trump has invited Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele to join him at the White House on April 14. Trump has invited Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele to join him at the...

Trump imposes new tariffs on cheap Chinese goods sold by companies like Temu and Shein

Trump, 78, argued that the so-called de minimus exception allowed shippers from the People’s Republic and Hong Kong to “hide illicit substances” in packaging and products.  Trump, 78, argued...